“We’re the most diverse renewable electricity generator in the UK and Ireland,” the EDF representative said. “And we’ve adopted IFS not just for today’s asset management—but to support our full lifecycle: from development to decommissioning.”

EDF Renewables went live with IFS Cloud just two years ago, adopting the cloud-native platform from the start. The decision was driven by an immediate need for robust asset operations functionality, but with a long-term view of platform-wide integration. Today, a third of the company’s 700+ employees use IFS daily.

What stood out during EDF’s presentation was less about flashy AI features, and more about strategic alignment. EDF emphasized how critical IFS’s culture and customer success model had been—pointing to the support received through success managers, industry user groups, and peer collaboration at global events like IFS Unleashed.

“We only know what we know,” the EDF leader noted, citing how IFS’s business value assessments helped the company revalidate implementation decisions and optimize for future scale. With plans to quintuple operations by 2035, EDF is actively reengineering workflows within IFS Cloud to ensure the platform can scale seamlessly alongside the business.

Though cautious about AI, EDF is positioning itself to take advantage of upcoming releases—starting with version 24R2. “We’re a risk-aware company,” they said. “But AI will be a game changer once we can align it with our roadmap and use cases.”

What this means for ERP Insiders

Integrate asset, capital PM and ESG management. Energy companies pursuing net zero mandates should assess whether their digital architecture is future-ready. Prioritize systems that integrate asset operations, capital project management, and ESG data in a single platform. EDF’s success shows the value of adopting IFS Cloud from the outset and leveraging the partner ecosystem, including business value assessments and advisory boards. Companies should establish a roadmap that includes version upgrades, workforce enablement, and eventual AI adoption—while resisting bolt-on sprawl. Treat ERP not as a back office enabler, but as a strategic foundation for grid modernization and renewable expansion.

IFS plays the industry-specific card again. IFS Cloud offers energy and utilities companies a unique advantage: industry-specific functionality across project-centric and asset-centric workflows, embedded in a composable, cloud-native architecture. The platform supports the full energy lifecycle—from development to decommissioning—and includes advanced planning, work order automation, ESG reporting, and grid asset visibility. EDF’s experience illustrates how IFS enables rapid operational maturity while preserving flexibility for growth. With embedded AI tools like Planning & Scheduling Optimization (PSO) and Emissions Management on the horizon, IFS is evolving from transactional ERP to an intelligent operations platform for clean energy producers.

Energy industry depth bodes well for IFS. As the global energy transition accelerates, the ERP market for utilities and renewables is projected to exceed $25 billion by 2030. Legacy ERP vendors often struggle with the agility and lifecycle-specific capabilities needed by new energy players. IFS’s sector focus, single data model, and embedded intelligence position it as a viable challenger to legacy providers like Oracle and SAP. With deep domain expertise, a growing footprint in the UK and EU, and expanding AI feature sets tailored to the field, IFS is well-positioned to become the platform of choice for renewable-first, digitally driven utilities over the next five years.

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1. It acts as the company’s cash register that processes meter readings, generates and prints bills, delivers them to customers, and allows the company to provide seamless customer service while managing payments.
2. The CIS connects to a company’s financial engine to report it on the financial ledger.

During a roundtable discussion, ERP Today got exclusive insights into the implementation of a customer information system at Eversource and the focus on agile as a means of delivering a truly adaptive and flexible customer-facing system. The discussion featured experts from EY and Eversource Energy including Dean Hanson, Partner, EY; Boris Sam Logoff, Managing Director, EY; Ron Beck, CIO, Eversource Energy; and Penny McLean Connor, EVP, Customer Experience and Energy Strategy, Eversource Energy.

What this means for ERP insiders

Adaptability to Evolving Market Needs

The success of Eversource’s CIS transformation demonstrates the critical importance of having a system that can evolve in lockstep with changing market dynamics and customer expectations. Rather than pursuing a complete rip-and-replace of legacy systems, Eversource leveraged scaled agile methodology (based on SAFe)— enabling development teams to co-create the system with business stakeholders and setting up groundwork for continuous enhancements without major disruption. It gave Eversource the ability to rapidly adapt, iterate, and respond to shifting priorities and customer needs—ensuring the CIS remained relevant and value-generating over time.

Leadership-Driven Agile Culture

Eversource recognized that adopting agile wasn’t just about delivery mechanics—it required a cultural shift. Leadership took an active role in embedding agility across the organization, championing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring that the principles of agility were embraced at every level. This intentional push from the top helped foster an environment where teams could move fast, make decisions quickly, and remain tightly aligned with the overall transformation goals.

Empowered Teams & Continuous Improvement

A core tenet of Eversource’s transformation was its commitment to continuous inspection and adaptation—of both the system and the delivery process. Through regular demos and retrospectives, teams were empowered to refine how they worked, ensuring delivery methods matched the realities of their context. This feedback loop helped identify and remove friction points early, enabled rapid learning, and allowed teams to own and evolve the processes that worked best for them—ultimately driving a more resilient and responsive implementation.

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The collaboration will expand Additive Catchments’ Catchment Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) platform, addressing the urgent need for continuous water quality monitoring mandated by the 2021 Environment Act. With only 14 percent of England’s rivers achieving good ecological health, this partnership aims to help water companies comply with regulations, reduce pollution and achieve environmental progress.

Under the agreement, Capgemini will bring its expertise in AI, data and digital transformation to industrialize the CMaaS platform. The platform combines sensor networks, AI analytics and digital tools to deliver actionable insights for stakeholders in the water sector.

Capgemini’s contributions include: 

• Advancing R&D capabilities in machine learning, earth observation and smart maintenance
• Introducing digital tools like virtual sensors to reduce costs and environmental impact
• Offering strategic business consulting in ESG and carbon monitoring
• Ensuring long-term scalability and operational excellence

Rob Walker, managing director of the UK business unit at Capgemini, said: “This collaboration reflects Capgemini’s commitment to working with high-potential ventures that drive sustainability and digital transformation. By combining Additive Catchments’ innovative platform with our expertise, we aim to help water companies take control of this critical challenge and deliver on their regulatory and environmental responsibilities.

“2025 is a pivotal year for the UK’s water industry, and we are proud to contribute to a solution that addresses this national priority.”

Rob Passmore, CEO and co-founder of Additive Catchments, also commented: “This relationship marks a defining moment for Additive Catchments. With Capgemini’s support, we are well-positioned to accelerate the delivery of our solution and scale its impact across the UK, enabling water companies and stakeholders to meet critical regulatory challenges while driving tangible improvements in river health.

“Together, we are forging a new path for innovation and collaboration in environmental stewardship.” 

The 2021 Environment Act requires UK water companies to implement continuous monitoring upstream and downstream of discharge points, forming the world’s largest environmental monitoring initiative. With over £100bn set to be invested during the upcoming AMP8 regulatory cycle starting in April 2025, this effort represents a major opportunity to improve infrastructure and protect natural ecosystems.

The CMaaS platform can play a vital role by offering actionable insights that empower water companies to take targeted and proactive measures against pollution. Beyond addressing regulatory requirements, the platform provides a scalable solution with global potential for environmental monitoring.

Driving collaboration across sectors

The CMaaS platform integrates diverse data sources, including sensors, satellite imagery, the Met Office, Environment Agency and other public datasets. This comprehensive approach supports a range of stakeholders, from water companies and landowners to farmers and local communities. By fostering collaboration, the platform helps achieve measurable improvements in river health and promotes sustainable water management practices.

What it means for ERP insiders

Transforming the day-to-day of environmental professionals: For environmental compliance managers, operations engineers and ESG officers in the UK water sector, the partnership between Additive Catchments and Capgemini promises to redefine your daily workflows. By industrializing the Catchment Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) platform, this collaboration promises AI-powered tools to enable real-time water quality assessments, predictive analytics and actionable insights. This means less time spent on manual data collection and more on strategic decision-making. From pinpointing pollution sources to streamlining regulatory reporting, this solution can empower focus on proactive environmental management and compliance, paving the way for measurable ecological improvements in catchment areas.

Contextualizing the solution in a dynamic market: The UK’s water sector is poised for significant growth, with the AMP8 regulatory cycle (2025–2030) funneling over £100bn into infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. The market transformation is driven by the 2021 Environment Act’s mandate for continuous water quality monitoring, creating demand for advanced environmental technologies. Competitors such as Microsoft’s AI for Earth and IBM’s Environmental Intelligence Suite also offer data-driven solutions for water management. Additive Catchments and Capgemini stand out by integrating localized expertise with global AI capabilities. Their partnership aligns with macro trends in environmental monitoring, including the rise of ESG-driven investment and the growing application of AI in tackling climate challenges, highlighting the opportunities within this space.

Key evaluation criteria for end-users: When selecting providers in this space, end-users should prioritize scalability, interoperability and actionable insights. Scalable solutions ensure that technology adapts to increasing regulatory demands and expanding monitoring areas. Interoperability with existing infrastructure, such as legacy monitoring systems and public datasets, reduces implementation hurdles. Most critically, actionable insights derived from AI-powered analytics should enable tangible improvements in environmental outcomes, not just compliance. Providers like Additive Catchments and Capgemini, with their combined expertise in environmental science and digital transformation, exemplify the collaborative approach needed to deliver sustained value in this evolving market.

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